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CU Concert Choir Tour Schedule

February 29, 2012

On February 29 the Concert Choir performed at Wawa's Red Roof corporate headquarters in Delaware County to the delight of a gathering of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in the employee dining room. Soloists included Elizabeth Payne, Douglas Carson and Shanique Love.

Under the direction of Conductor Marques L. A. Garrett and accompanied by pianist Toni Caldwell-Hall, the Cheyney University Concert Choir has performed on- and off-campus regularly as part of it's Black History series this month. On February 29 the Concert Choir performed at Wawa's Red Roof corporate headquarters in Delaware County to the delight of a gathering of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in the employee dining room. Soloists included Elizabeth Payne, Douglas Carson and Shanique Love.

Cathy Pulos, Wawa's Chief People Officer, greeted the group, "We are honored to host the Cheyney University Choir at our corporate offices today. Our Associates and guests are inspired by their talent and uplifted by their spirit as we take time today to reflect on the meaning and importance of Black History Month."

The program marked the seventh concert in a series which included appearances at Exelon's Kennett Square headquarters, Thornbury AME Church, Wilmington Job Corps Center and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. To celebrate Cheyney University's 175th Anniversary, they performed A Tribute to Black Composers in Cheyney's Marian Anderson Music Center, and presented programs for Cheyney benefactors, and attendees of the 175th Founder's Day Convocation.

The Choir has a full spring season planned in our region.

4-5:30 pm, Sunday, March 25
The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas - 6361 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The Cheyney University and Lincoln University Concert Choirs will present a joint concert featuring separate and combined songs. This concert is in support of the scholarship ministry at The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas.

Lincoln University Spring Concert
7-8:30 pm, Thursday, April 05
Lincoln University of PA - 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA The Lincoln University Concert Choir presents its annual Spring Choral Concert with Cheyney University Concert Choir in a joint performance of Vivaldi's Gloria. Toni Caldwell-Hall and Helen Meachem, piano, and student soloists. Free and open to the public.

Spring Choral Concert
7-8:30 pm,Tuesday, April 10
Cheyney University - Marian Anderson Music Center Auditorium
The Cheyney University Concert Choir will present its annual Spring Choral Concert. Their featured guest will once again be the Lincoln University Concert Choir, Edryn J. Coleman, conductor, in a joint performance of Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi with Toni Caldwell-Hall and Helen Meachem on piano and student soloists. This concert is free and open to the public.

Joint Concert
4-5:30 pm, Saturday, April 14
Shiloh Baptist Church - 515 West Fourth Street, Plainfield, NJ The Cheyney University and Lincoln University Concert Choirs will present a joint concert where each choir will present separate music and join together at the end to present Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria featuring Toni Caldwell-Hall and Helen Meachem on piano and student soloists